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July 29, 2023 4:36 PM

White Earth Nation to begin sale of recreational adult-use cannabis in August

White Earth’s dispensary will open to sell medical marijuana on Monday, with recreational sales to follow in the first half of next month.

by Melissa Olson

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July 29, 2023 8:00 AM

Red Lake cannabis sales will open a new chapter between tribe and Minnesotans

Red Lake Nation is preparing to sell recreational marijuana where it currently sells medicinal cannabis products on Aug. 1, the same day the state legalizes cannabis use.

by Melissa Olson

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July 29, 2023 6:00 AM

These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.

by Rob Stein

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July 28, 2023 5:14 PM

Minnesota health officials investigating salmonella cases linked to unpasteurized milk

Minnesota health officials are investigating a cluster of illnesses caused by salmonella, and believed to be linked to drinking unpasteurized milk.

by MPR News Staff

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July 28, 2023 2:53 PM

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year’s rise looks modest so far.

by Rob Stein

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July 28, 2023 1:10 PM

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Little kids are like a "small potato" whose core can heat up faster than an adult's, an expert tells NPR. Here are tips for helping children stay safe in extreme temperatures.

by Bill Chappell and Maria Godoy

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July 27, 2023 4:19 PM

Fairview, Sanford call off health systems merger

“Without support for this transaction from certain Minnesota stakeholders, we have determined it is in the best interest of Sanford Health to discontinue the merger process,” Sanford’s CEO said Thursday. He did not say which stakeholders.

by Michelle Wiley, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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July 27, 2023 8:43 AM

Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist across U.S.

President Joe Biden plans to announce new steps to address the extreme heat that has threatened millions of Americans, most recently in the Southwest. The White House says officials are working on worker protections, improved weather forecasts and more accessible drinking water.

by The Associated Press

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July 27, 2023 4:00 AM

His doctors billed Medicare late. Then he got sent to collections for the $3,000 tab

Medicare was supposed to cover the entire cost of his procedure. But the anesthesia provider failed to file its claims in a timely manner and billed the patient instead.

by Phil Galewitz

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July 26, 2023 3:05 PM

Hep C has a secret strategy to evade the immune system. And now we know what it is

How does the hepatitis C virus keep the immune system at bay? A scientist finds the answer — and it involves a standard technique used by villains.

by Bec Roldan

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Health

White Earth Nation to begin sale of recreational adult-use cannabis in August

Red Lake cannabis sales will open a new chapter between tribe and Minnesotans

These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

Minnesota health officials investigating salmonella cases linked to unpasteurized milk

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Fairview, Sanford call off health systems merger

Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist across U.S.

His doctors billed Medicare late. Then he got sent to collections for the $3,000 tab

Hep C has a secret strategy to evade the immune system. And now we know what it is

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